About Seattle therapist Dr. Mara Applebaum

My approach to healing is eclectic, drawing from psychodynamic and Jungian therapy, systems counseling, humanistic psychology, mythology, and even Buddhist philosophy. A central part of my work is mindfulness — the practice of slowing down and allowing space for the aspects of self that call for tending. This is a very person-centered approach that caters to your specific needs.

I have a master’s degree in applied behavioral science from Bastyr University/LIOS and a doctorate in mythology and depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I am licensed by the state of Washington as a mental health counselor. Since 2002, my experiences as a psychotherapist, community-agency counselor, and psychiatric hospital clinician have connected me with people from diverse cultures, races, classes, religions, and sexual orientations. I’ve spoken as a clinical expert for many organizations, including Shepherd’s Counseling Service, Swedish Hospital, Seattle University, and Postpartum Support International of Washington. My affiliations include the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study, and the C.G. Jung Society of Seattle. I am also a writer and worked as a journalist and editor before transitioning into psychology.

I work with individual adults and couples. Issues I most often address with people include:

• Depression and social anxiety
• Perfectionism, overachievement, control, workaholism
• Singlehood/couplehood
• Mother/daughter issues
• Life transitions (new job/job loss, move, engagement, divorce/breakup, etc.)
• Personal identity, existential questions (“Who am I? Why am I here?”)

Contact Dr. Applebaum today to schedule a free consultation.